Is National Centre for Music a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists National Centre for Music as a registered charity (number SC052564) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is National Centre for Music's charity number?

National Centre for Music's charity number is SC052564. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052564?

Search SC052564 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does National Centre for Music have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Centre for Music. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to National Centre for Music?

National Centre for Music does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was National Centre for Music registered as a charity?

National Centre for Music was entered on the register on 24 May 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052564Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

National Centre for Music

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

National Centre for Music is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about National Centre for Music?

Registered charity number: SC052564
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross

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National Centre for Music (number SC052564) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does National Centre for Music do?

The charity's purpose is to advance arts, culture and heritage by developing and managing a centre for music education and public performance at the historic Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh. to provide cultural community and public benefit to and for the people of Scotland and beyond. to advance education in the field of music. and, to establish and maintain a public garden for recreational use by the public and for its environmental, horticultural and restorative benefits.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Centre for Music

Answers National Centre for Music gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 May 2023
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is National Centre for Music registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for National Centre for Music yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Centre for Music. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to National Centre for Music?

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Frequently asked questions

Is National Centre for Music a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists National Centre for Music as a registered charity (number SC052564) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is National Centre for Music's charity number?: National Centre for Music's charity number is SC052564. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052564?: Search SC052564 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does National Centre for Music do?: The charity's purpose is to advance arts, culture and heritage by developing and managing a centre for music education and public performance at the historic Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh. to provide cultural community and public benefit to and for the people of Scotland and beyond. to advance education in the field of music. and, to establish and maintain a public garden for recreational use by the public and for its environmental, horticultural and restorative benefits.
Does National Centre for Music have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Centre for Music. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to National Centre for Music?: National Centre for Music does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was National Centre for Music registered as a charity?: National Centre for Music was entered on the register on 24 May 2023.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.